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Complications of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap breast reconstruction.
European Journal of Surgical Oncology 1998 June
AIMS: To review the experience of a single unit in post-mastectomy reconstruction using the latissimus dorsi flap.
METHODS: A retrospective review of 111 cases treated between 1984 and 1993. The notes were evaluated for type of procedure, associated treatment and complications.
RESULTS: A significant morbidity of this procedure was demonstrated with 41 (37%) patients requiring a second operation during the period of the study. The majority of these second operations were related to the prosthesis used to achieve symmetry. Second operations were more common in those who had saline-filled prostheses. Other complications seen included wound infection, small areas of flap necrosis, hypertrophic scars and problems with the donor scar. No differences in complication rates were demonstrated for delayed vs immediate procedures or for patients receiving or not receiving radiotherapy. No life-threatening complication were seen during the study.
CONCLUSIONS: The latissimus dorsi reconstruction is reliable but the overall programme is beset with considerable morbidity. This factor needs to be taken into consideration when discussing reconstructive options with the post-mastectomy patient.
METHODS: A retrospective review of 111 cases treated between 1984 and 1993. The notes were evaluated for type of procedure, associated treatment and complications.
RESULTS: A significant morbidity of this procedure was demonstrated with 41 (37%) patients requiring a second operation during the period of the study. The majority of these second operations were related to the prosthesis used to achieve symmetry. Second operations were more common in those who had saline-filled prostheses. Other complications seen included wound infection, small areas of flap necrosis, hypertrophic scars and problems with the donor scar. No differences in complication rates were demonstrated for delayed vs immediate procedures or for patients receiving or not receiving radiotherapy. No life-threatening complication were seen during the study.
CONCLUSIONS: The latissimus dorsi reconstruction is reliable but the overall programme is beset with considerable morbidity. This factor needs to be taken into consideration when discussing reconstructive options with the post-mastectomy patient.
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